Party conference season: What was said about housing?
As party conference season draws to a close, we reflect on what the Conservatives, Labour, and more said about housing and how they plan to deliver on key issues such as supply and quality.
Bring housing and homelessness services together to rebuild lives and save money
This World Homeless Day, Riverside’s John Glenton explores why the homelessness crisis is getting worse, and how bringing housing and homelessness services together can help alleviate the problem.
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Find out about the revamped CIH member benefit - the Knowledge Hub. Full of practical information to help members be better housing professionals.
Help residents make the most of their new energy-efficient homes
When delivering highly energy-efficient housing, providers need to work with residents to ensure they're able to get the most out of their new home’s green features, writes Midland Heart’s Joe Reeves.
CIH Northern Ireland roundtable insights: Advancing professionalism in housing and assets
CIH Northern Ireland director Justin Cartwright summarises the key points from a vibrant roundtable discussion on professionalism in the sector.
Key takeaways from CIH South West 2023
Professionalisation, rural homelessness, and net-zero were just some of the many big issues discussed at this year’s CIH South West conference.
The Energy Efficiency Taskforce and similar Conservative casualties
We’ve listed some of the most notable energy-efficiency schemes scrapped under the Conservatives since 2010, scrutinising the impact these decisions have had on the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
Trivallis: Setting the pace for independent living provision
Claire James shares insight into how Trivallis became the first housing association in Wales – and the UK – to be awarded the new Erosh Independent Living Standards accreditation.
What you may have missed from our virtual event with the Ombudsman
From "invisible landlords" to making the updated Complaint Handling Code “more consequential”, here are five main points from our recent webinar with the Housing Ombudsman.
Midland Heart: Delivering on the Future Homes Standard ahead of schedule
When the government announced the Future Homes Standard in 2019, Midland Heart decided to get ahead of the curve and build homes that would meet the standard before the 2025 implementation date.
Culture is at the heart of compliance
While the housing sector has long focussed on competition instead of working together, there are signs that this way of thinking is starting to change, argues ForHousing’s Harriet Rushton.
Accessible homes are a matter of social justice
Lauren Davies, campaigns officer for Homes at the Centre for Ageing Better, on how a shortage of accessible homes will impact our ageing society and why we must make homes more inclusive.
Key learnings from our webinar on repairs and maintenance in Ireland
Missed our recent webinar on how housing providers in Ireland can improve their repairs and maintenance offer? Get all the main takeaways here.
Eight ways housing providers can better engage with their communities
Backed by our recent work on building community presence, we look at some of the best ways providers can boost engagement with their communities and ultimately deliver a better service for residents.
Key takeaways from the National Housing Summit 2023
From the need for a long-term plan for housing to the looming general election, here are the main talking points from the National Housing Federation’s 2023 event.
